“People who teach you cram old ideas, old views, old ways, into you. Like covering plants with layer after layer of old earth; it's no wonder the poor things so rarely come up fresh and green.”
Book:The Collector
Quote by John Fowles
Work
The Collector
This novel delves into the twisted mind of a man who becomes fixated on a young woman, leading to a chilling and suspenseful narrative. more
Author
John Fowles
John Fowles was an English novelist known for his unique narrative techniques and profound psychological insights. His works often explore themes of human nature, morality, and existentialism, with 'The French Lieutenant's Woman' and 'The Magus' being his most famous works. more
You May Also Like
“If you have selfish, ignorant citizens, you're gonna get selfish, ignorant leaders.”
Source: White Oleander
“For the record, if I were Superman, a pale, scrawny guy holding a guitar would be Kryptonite.”
Source: How to Kill a Rock Star
Source: A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages
Source: Love Is the Higher Law
Source: Ada: or, Ardor, a family chronicle
“I'm sure anyone who likes a good crime, provided it is not the victim.”
Source: Sojourn: The Legend of Drizzt
Source: The Paris Wife (Random House Reader's Circle Deluxe Reading Group Edition): A Novel
“Men were not gods after all, but as human and as clumsy as girls.”
Source: A Room with a View